SurModics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRDX) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $10 million of its outstanding common stock. “This share repurchase authorization is consistent with our strategy of providing value to our shareholders while maintaining sufficient flexibility to invest in future growth opportunities,” said Maharaj. “Today’s announcement highlights the continued financial strength of the Company, especially as we continue to generate sustained earnings and cash flow.”

Repurchases may be effected through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, accelerated share repurchase transactions, tender offers, or by any combination of such methods. The number of shares to be repurchased and the timing of any repurchase will depend on factors such as the Company’s stock price, economic and market conditions, the relative attractiveness of corporate development opportunities and other alternative uses of capital, and corporate and regulatory requirements. Repurchased shares will be used to minimize dilution effects of the Company’s stock-based employee compensation plans. This authorization is in addition to the $0.3 million that remains under a previous share repurchase authorization and does not have a fixed expiration date.